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Blue Book Holders

19th century Meissen Porcelain Candelabras figurine white and Blue Union, a Pair
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
, emblematic of the four seasons. The candelabras are made in the blue and white union pattern Very elaborated
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Antique 19th Century German Baroque Revival Candelabras

Materials

Porcelain

FAMILY IN BLUE Signed Lithograph, Black Family Portrait, Azure Blue, Warm Brown
By Geoffrey Holder
Located in Union City, NJ
influence of his native land - Trinidad. Holder was a prolific painter, avid art collector, book author
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Pair of Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 5-Light Monumental Repousse Candelabra
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
brand for jewelry, gemstones, and silver. In 1845, Tiffany was a pioneer when it launched the Blue Book
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Antique Early 1900s American Candelabras

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. by E. Peretti Sterling Silver Candle Snuffer Mid-Century Modern
By Tiffany & Co., Elsa Peretti, Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
pioneer when it launched the Blue Book, which at the time was the first mail-order catalog to be
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Pair of Sterling Silver Mid-Century Modern English Candlesticks
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
, gemstones, and silver. In 1845, Tiffany was a pioneer when it launched the Blue Book, which at the time was
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Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Candlesticks from 1903
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
a pioneer when it launched the Blue Book, which at the time was the first mail-order catalog to be
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Antique Early 1900s American Candlesticks

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver

Tiffany & Co. 1902 New York Art Nouveau Pair of Convertible Candelabras Sterling
By Tiffany & Co., Charles L. Tiffany
Located in Miami, FL
& Ellis. The first of the Tiffany "Blue Book" catalogs appeared in 1845 and with it the first indications
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Candelabras

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Holder of Light, Wild Woman Series, bright color blue yellow
By Janet Morgan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This painting is in a series called the Wild Woman which is also printed in a pocket sized book
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2010s Expressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Mixed Media, Archival Paper

Korean White Ceramic Brush Holder Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique Korean white porcelain brush holder in floral pattern with cutout design from late
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Antique 19th Century Korean Other Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Korean Ceramic Brush Holder Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare Korean porcelain brush holder in Banana Leaves pattern from late Joseon dynasty circa 19th
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Antique 19th Century Korean Other Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Golden Dolphin (Delphes Tale) Blue Fresco and Gold Leaf painting on wood panel
By Juliette Dumas
Located in Cody, WY
– 22 December 2001) was a French diver and the holder of many world records in free diving. The 1988
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2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Victorian Sterling Silver Aide-Memoire Monogrammed with JW by Yapp & Woodward
Located in London, GB
In reasonable vintage condition commensurate with its age. The holder has two pockets and the
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20th Century More Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sarreguemines Strasbourg Pattern Hand Painted Faïence Asparagus Plate
By Sarreguemines
Located in Philadelphia, PA
the plate. The painted floral sprays are colored in yellow, pink, and blue with green leaves. Book
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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Earthenware

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EVENING THOUGHTS Signed Lithograph, Young Black Woman, Color Collage Portrait
By Ernest Crichlow
Located in Union City, NJ
EVENING THOUGHTS is an original limited edition lithograph by the Harlem Renaissance, social realist African-American artist ERNEST CRICHLOW (1914-2005). Printed in 2002 at JK Fine A...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire
By Pauly et Cie, Guggenheim Museum
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare one of a kind Pauly CIE Et stamped hand carved walnut armoire made by the genius that was Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim 1837-1910 W...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

SWEETGRASS CARRIERS Signed Lithograph, South Carolina Lowcountry, Gullah Culture
By Jonathan Green
Located in Union City, NJ
SWEETGRASS CARRIERS is a hand drawn, limited edition lithograph(not a photo reproduction or digital print) by the renowned American artist JONATHAN GREEN printed in 17 colors using h...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

French 19th Century Pair of Lacquered Bamboos Japonisme Vases
By Ferdinand Barbedienne, Edouard Lievre
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A 19th French century pair of Lacquered Bamboos Japonisme vases. An amazing pair of tall cylindrical bamboo vases decorated in Japanese Gold and Sil-ver Hiramaki-E Lacquer with Pa...
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Antique 1870s French Japonisme Vases

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany & Company, George Paulding Farnham, A Rare, Lavish Silver Centerpiece
By Tiffany & Co., Paulding Farnham.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Company and George Paulding Farnham, A rare, lavish and monumental sterling silver centerpiece with original mirrored-glass sterling silver plateau, circa 1900. Museum qua...
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

CHILDREN WITH FLOWERS Signed Lithograph, Multicultural Portrait, Fabric Collage
By Elizabeth Catlett
Located in Union City, NJ
Elizabeth Catlett - CHILDREN WITH FLOWERS 1995, limited edition lithograph printed in twelve colors using traditional hand lithography techniques on archival Arches paper, 100% acid ...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

FALLING STAR Signed Lithograph Black Woman Portrait, African American Culture
By Romare Bearden
Located in Union City, NJ
FALLING STAR is a limited edition color lithograph printed using traditional hand lithography methods on archival printmaking paper, 100% acid free, by the renowned African American ...
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1970s Contemporary Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

GARDEN ROMANCE Signed Lithograph, Black Couple Portrait, Lovers, Flower Garden
By James Demark
Located in Union City, NJ
GARDEN ROMANCE by the artist James Denmark is an original hand drawn, limited edition lithograph(not a photo reproduction or digital print) printed on archival Somerset paper using t...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Grant Series Torn Paper Collage Painting African American Artist John Rozelle
By John Rozelle
Located in Surfside, FL
John Rozelle (American, 1944-) Grant Series II #5, Collage, 1988 Hand signed, dated and titled in pencil Provenance: Isobel Neal Gallery, Chicago, Measurements Matted to approxim...
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1980s Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Laid Paper, Mixed Media

Miss Prather's Class
By Winfred Rembert
Located in New York, NY
Color Reduction woodcut from 4 blocks with 4 silk screen colors and embossing on white Rives BFK paper Edition 28/30, Unframed MassArt welcomed artist Winfred Rembert for the 2014 ...
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2010s Folk Art Figurative Prints

Materials

Woodcut, Screen

Miss Prather's Class
Miss Prather's Class
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Mid 20th Century African American Art '' A peaceful Moment" C.1950
Located in London, GB
Mid 20th century African American Art '' A peaceful Moment" c.1950 Signed 'ISSERLIS' on reverse. African American Art. Impressionist. Oil on canvas. Framed 46 x 68.5 cm ...
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Mid-20th Century Paintings

Materials

Paint

Sterling Silver, Silver Plate, Copper & Stone Candelabra by Emilia Castillo, Mex
By Emilia Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite mixed metal & stone candelabra by Emilia Castillo, a true testament to the artistry of Mexican craftsmanship. This stunning piece is a harmonious blend of s...
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Vintage 1980s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Copper

NEW DREAMS Signed Lithograph Young Black Girl Portrait, African American History
By Ernest Crichlow
Located in Union City, NJ
NEW DREAMS is an original limited edition lithograph by the Harlem Renaissance, African-American artist ERNEST CRICHLOW (1914-2005). Printed from hand drawn plates using traditional ...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Large Pair Antique Edwardian Silver Plate Three-Light Candelabra
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Immerse yourself in the grandeur of the mid-19th century with our distinguished pair of Silver Plate Edwardian Period George III Style Three-Light Tableware Candelabra. This exceptio...
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Antique 1890s English Edwardian Candelabras

Materials

Silver Plate

Gilt-Bronze Mounted Credence by Edouard Lievre, and Paul Sormani
By Edouard Lievre, Paul Sormani
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Gilt-Bronze Mounted Credence, Designed By Edouard Lievre, Attributed To Paul Sormani, In the neo-Renaissance style, the spreading pediment with Vitruvian scroll-fitted frieze, c...
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Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Ormolu

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Double Sided Letter Rack
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze double sided desk letter holder rack featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measure...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

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Sterling Silver and Blue Guilloche Enamel Match Book Holder / Striker, 1929
By Albert Carter
Located in Bath, GB
silver decorated on the top with a fabulous rich blue guilloche enamel with a bright glossy patina
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

19th Century Victorian Ormolu Book Slide Asprey
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful 19th century Victorian Gothic Revival ormolu self closing book slide with
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Antique 1870s English Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Sterling Silver Set 12 Place Card Holders Boxed Tiffany Mid-20th Century
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
haggling for the price. The first Tiffany's mail order catalogue, known as the "Blue Book," was
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Vintage 1940s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rolex 1987 18k Steel Datejust Blue Boiler Guage Dial and Rare Box, Complete Set
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
( certificate ) with the certificate and translation book holder. Scarce Leather Stitched box with Rare outer
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Steel

Rowing Blazers by Jack Carlson
By Jack Carlson
Located in London, GB
First edition, published by Thames and Hudson, 2014 This book offers a unique window in to the
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2010s British Books

Materials

Paper

Rowing Blazers by Jack Carlson
Rowing Blazers by Jack Carlson
H 4.83 in W 3.75 in D 0.4 in
Early 20th Century Louis XV Carved Painted & Cane Canterbury Magazine Rack
Located in Dallas, TX
small chains; the book holder with a top handle is both useful, practical and stylish. The Louis XV
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Iron

Antique French Silver Gilt & Enamel Writing Desk Set c1890 Pen Pencil Clock Seal
Located in London, GB
box shaped like a book. The hinged front 'cover' features an iridescent deep blue guilloche enamel
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Antique 19th Century French Desk Sets

Materials

Enamel

Tiffany & Co. Cigarette Case, circa 1920 Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Van Nuys, CA
catalog, the Blue Book, and with it, the firm’s signature robin’s-egg blue, which he chose for the cover
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Gold

Tiffany & Co. Cigarette Case, circa 1920 Gold
Tiffany & Co. Cigarette Case, circa 1920 Gold
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Antique Red Wing Union Pottery Stoneware Crock 10 Gallon Salt Glaze Pickling
By Red Wing Pottery 1
Located in Dayton, OH
holders, jardinieres and garden ware by 1900. And, like other stoneware makers, the art pottery craze of
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Antique Late 19th Century Rustic Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Stoneware

A Pair of Aesthetic Movement Ebonised Wood Cabinets by Gillow
Located in Sheffield, MA
nature, especially flowers, birds, ginkgo leaves, and peacock feathers. Blue and white on porcelain and
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Antique 19th Century English Cabinets

FAMILY IN BLUE Signed Lithograph, Black Family Portrait, Azure Blue, Warm Brown
By Geoffrey Holder
Located in Union City, NJ
influence of his native land - Trinidad. Holder was a prolific painter, avid art collector, book author
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

FAMILY IN BLUE Signed Lithograph, Black Family Portrait, Azure Blue, Warm Brown
By Geoffrey Holder
Located in Union City, NJ
FAMILY IN BLUE is an original hand drawn limited edition lithograph by the Trinidadian-American
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

FAMILY IN BLUE Signed Lithograph, Black Family Portrait, Azure Blue, Warm Brown
By Geoffrey Holder
Located in Union City, NJ
FAMILY IN BLUE is an original hand drawn limited edition lithograph by the Trinidadian-American
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

FAMILY IN BLUE Signed Original Lithograph, Formal Black Family Portrait
By Geoffrey Holder
Located in Union City, NJ
of his native land - Trinidad. Holder was a prolific painter, avid art collector, book author and
Category

1990s Contemporary Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Tiffany & Co. Pair of Rare Sterling Silver Owl-Shaped Candlesticks Mid-Century
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
, gemstones, and silver. In 1845, Tiffany was a pioneer when it launched the Blue Book, which at the time was
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Rare Georgian Mason's Ironstone Candlestick in Fence Japan Pattern, circa 1820
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
-painted, over-glaze in bold enamels of cobalt blue, burnt orange and salmon all in varying shades
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Candlesticks

Materials

Ironstone

Pair of Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Candlesticks from 1910
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
, and silver. In 1845, Tiffany was a pioneer when it launched the Blue Book, which at the time was the
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Vintage 1910s American Candlesticks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Candlesticks from 1903 with Fine Engraving
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
launched the Blue Book, which at the time was the first mail-order catalogue to be distributed in the US
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Antique Early 1900s American Candlesticks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Crams Imperial Library Globe w Stand & Hammond Citation World Atlas Book
By George F. Cram
Located in Dayton, OH
Atlas with a painted hammered bronze finish. The wooden book holder base doubles as storage for a blue
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1990s Globes

Materials

Metal

Midcentury French Ceramic Key or Jewellery Holder by Mithé Espelt, circa 1960s
By Mithé Espelt
Located in London, GB
A delightful, decorative midcentury French key or accessory holder in a lustrous, azure blue enamel
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 11 Tiffany & Co. Silver and Glass Pierced Dessert/Finger Bowl Holders
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
launched the Blue Book, which at the time was the first mail-order catalogue to be distributed in the US
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20th Century American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rowing Blazers by Jack Carlson
By Jack Carlson
Located in London, GB
First edition, published by Thames and Hudson, 2014 This book offers a unique window in to the
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2010s British Books

Materials

Paper

Rowing Blazers by Jack Carlson
Rowing Blazers by Jack Carlson
H 4.83 in W 3.75 in D 0.4 in
Depeche Mode - Construction Time Again (Limited Edition of 21)
Located in New York, NY
capture the muscular strength of the holder, in concert with the unforgiving power of one of the worlds
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1980s Contemporary Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Set of various accessories for staging
Located in NYC, NY
Included: Pair of Royal Blue Kosta Boda Crystal Candle Holder - $250/each Pair of Two Midcentury
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20th Century Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of Tiffany & Co. 1877 Silver 2-Light Candelabras
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
brand for jewelry, gemstones, and silver. In 1845, Tiffany was a pioneer when it launched the Blue Book
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Antique 1870s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate

FLEURY A LA CHAMPAGNE"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
occupation, he fought in the “Forces Francaises Libres” from 1942 to 1945, is holder of the “Medaille
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1960s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Maison BAGUES, Important pair of Gilt Bronze Wall Candle Sconces
Located in Encino, CA
Bronze wall candle Sconces with 3 light holders a piece. Dimensions: Height: 30 1
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Antique 19th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ormolu

Figurative Sculpture by Robert and Jean Cloutier
By Robert and Jean Cloutier
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
face is opened. Earthenware glazed in shades of pale grey, white and glossy blue. This sculpture
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Regency Satinwood Sewing Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
unusual red leather lidded compartments which have two book neeedle cases, thimble holders and two sewing
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Antique 19th Century British Boxes

Regency Satinwood Sewing Box
Regency Satinwood Sewing Box
H 6.5 in W 11 in D 9 in
Book Themed Cigarette Holder, Mid-20th Century
Located in Noorderwijk, BE
A heavy, brass cigarette holder or dispenser shaped like a three volume set of books. The grey
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Brass

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Blue Book Holders For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of blue book holders for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, silver and sterling silver, all blue book holders available were constructed with great care. Blue book holders have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of blue book holders to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Art Deco, Art Nouveau and mid-century modern blue book holders are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made blue book holders over the years, but those made by Tiffany & Co., Charles L. Tiffany and Meissen Porcelain are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Blue Book Holders?

Prices for blue book holders start at $1,200 and top out at $20,340 with the average selling for $3,350.
Questions About Blue Book Holders
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A book holder is a stand that supports books so they stay open to be read aloud or to hold a page. A variety of book holders, book stands and books can be found on 1stDibs.